Falling objects 'obey' the laws of physics. [=falling objects move in a way that agrees with the laws of physics]
This dog does not 'obey'. [=does not do what it is told to do]
His dog has learned to 'obey' several commands.
(..) peace... but your mediator has not come..." "You have waited long enough! Your time has come-!" "...but I have tricked Joh Fredersen! Your double does not obey h i s will- only m i n e!" "Who is the living food for the machines in Metropolis-?!" "Who lubricates the machine (..)1927 Metropolis